Maintenance Tips for a New Icon?

[lasttango]

I was wondering what maintenance my Icon will need.

If I lose the spring, where can I get another?

When do I need to think about replacing screws?

When Power seems to taper off and the Batts are fine, is there anything one does?

Thanks ***

 

[lasttango]

bump..........................

 

[GregH]

You can get the springs at Home Depot or Lowe's. They come in a pack of, I think, 84 assorted springs for about 4.00. There are 4 of the medium springs in that box. See this thread on the PS forum for more info and a photo of the package:

Medium Spring

It really shouldn't require regular maintenance outside of just cleaning it out occasionally. Dust, dirt, and debris can work its way in. You just need to take the assembly out, break it down into its parts (there are only a few), and wipe them down with a napkin or cloth.

And finally, I've wondered the same thing about the need to replace the brass screw. Since these don't seem to oxidize or pit like the previous ones, I'm not sure what exactly will ever wear out. Maybe just check it every few months or so to see if it's wearing down... not sure.

Oh.. saw your last question: if I notice a drop in power and everything else is fine, I wipe down all of my threads and clean my adapter. Steve recommends soaking the adapter in vinegar occasionally. I've done that a few times, and it does seem to help get the old juice off and out of the threads. But mostly, I just wipe the adapter off with a napkin.

 

[7thCabal]

if it seems underpowered & the batt is all good I'd check the atty w/ a multi-meter to see if the resistance has changed. IMO the iCON is pretty much fail-safe... q-tips & paper towels for maintenance.

 

[lasttango]

Thanks much...
Been having a good time with the ICON thus far - The best mod I have owned so far in terms of comfort, battery life and ease of use. Thanks much...

 

[Throat hit]

Just strip it down clean the threads with cotton rag till no gunk comes, off re grease with noalox and draw the brass screw over some 800 or 1000 grit wet and dry paper if the power drops. Bomb proof PV....

 

[GregH]

I don't use Noalox on any part of my Icon (or V3) anymore. The new brass screws don't need it, and it just attracts dust and dirt when used on the threads.

 

[Throat hit]

Yea I know what you mean but it will live a while longer with a bit of lube, stainless is prone to gauling and that top cap has a little thread. If you take it easy tho no reason why it wont be fine you will feel and hear if it starts to pick up I just love to keep mine tip top.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

noalox isn't entirely important anymore, but it will certainly smooth out threads. My V3 is probably about a year old now .... About once a month, I break the entire thing down, clean it with alochol, and I'm good to go. The ICON i have been using is about 2 months old now. Have yet to break it down and clean it. Seeing how long I can go before needing to